The first Shavuot

THE FIRST SHAVUOT

took place on Shabbat, fifty days after the Exodus from Egypt, on the sixth day of the month of Sivan, 2448 years after the creation of the world (May 9, 1313 BCE), 3324 years ago.  That day, at the break of dawn, G-d spoke the Aseret HaDibrot  Although the entire fifty-day period was a time of purification, the most intensive preparations were started on the first day of Sivan, when the entire Jewish nation arrived at Mt Sinai.

Similarly, each year G-d gives us the Torah anew on Shavuot. In utilizing the final six days properly by reliving the events of that momentous time, we prepare ourselves physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally to receive the Torah anew.

 

SIVAN 1
We arrive at Mount Sinai in a spirit of love and unity.
Therefore, the first step in preparing ourselves to receive the Torah is to increase feelings of love towards our fellow Jew. G-d's Torah cannot dwell in someone who harbors hatred.

Suggested Activities
1) Go out of your way to be nice to another Jew.
2) Resolve to relate to other Jews in a spirit of love.